When snow and ice accompany storm force winds endurance of a high order is asked of lifeboat crews; an active endurance which will enable them to maintain efficiency and bring a service to a successful conclusion even after many hours at sea...
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OCT. 4TH. - WALMER, KENT. At 4.20 P.M. the Deal coastguard reported that the S.S. Noordam, of Rotterdam, lying off Deal, had signalled for a boat to take a man ashore for an immediate operation. A strong E. by S. wind was blowing with a...
When hearing-impared surfer Isabella Denyer went out alone at Polzeath Beach, she soon became overpowered by waves. Here's what happened, in her own words
On a family holiday in Polzeath,...
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Lt Cdr John Lunch, Vice President of the RNLI proposes the vote of thanks to HRH the Duchess of Kent.. - View image in PDF
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A vessel was observed in the offing making direct for Saltburn, at 2 P.M. on the 8th December, and as a tremendous sea was running, and the wind was blowing a gale from the E.N.E., the crew of the Life-boat Charles and Ann were summoned, and...
The Lyme Regis flag week coincided with the World Cup. One of the attractions zuas a stall on the front selling souvenirs. But fearing a diminished attendance during the game, the local organiser telephoned the B.B.C. at Bristol to obtain...
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On the 14th September the Life-boat Dunleary was launched at 2.23 P.M. during a very strong S.S.W. gale to the assistance of two trawlers which were in difficulties in Dublin Bay. One vessel was named the Industry and the other the...
Shoreham Harbour, Sussex. — 24th September. An aeroplane had crashed into the sea, and a boat had picked up a body. The life-boat dragged with a grapnel, but without result.— Rewards, £5 2s. Qd..
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The Porthdinllaen Life-Boat In The Seventies of Last Century. - View image in PDF
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